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Introduction to Vector EHS Safety Management Software

Dec 08, 2020

Some IndustrySafe customers may know that (1) we became part of Vector Solutions a little over a year ago and are in the process of changing our product name to Vector EHS Management Software and (2) that Vector Solutions includes many other brands, including Convergence Training, RedVector, and now, LiveSafe.

Some IndustrySafe customers may know that (1) we became part of Vector Solutions a little over a year ago and are in the process of changing our product name to Vector EHS Management Software and (2) that Vector Solutions includes many other brands, including Convergence Training, RedVector, and now, LiveSafe.
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How to Properly Use Job Safety Observations

Jan 31, 2020

One of the most debated topics in the safety industry is the effectiveness of behavior based safety (BBS) programs. The idea behind BBS ...

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How Technology is Transforming Incident Prevention in Manufacturing

Aug 13, 2019

IndustySafe Safety Management Software is proud to join the Manufacturing Alliance of the Greater Philadelphia Region in hopes of providing ...

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Levels of a Risk Matrix

Jun 25, 2019

Risk matrices come in many different shapes and sizes. Choosing the appropriate template for a project occasionally results in heated ...

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Construction Safety Tips from Experts: Leverage Technology

Jun 24, 2019

On June 18, IndustrySafe teamed up with Engineering News-Record (ENR) to host a webinar to review the top technologies that EHS leaders in ...

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Improving Contractor Safety Management

May 23, 2019

It’s a challenging task for any EHS leader to keep track of temporary workers, contractors, and their roles within your company. This ...

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Understanding OSHA construction standards for multi-employer jobsites

Mar 18, 2019

Under OSHA’s Multi-employer Citation Policy, more than one employer at a worksite can be cited for a single hazardous condition that ...

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What happens when a company fails to correct OSHA violations?

Feb 25, 2019

By law, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is authorized to perform workplace inspections and investigations to ensure that ...

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Top 10 OSHA Violations in the Manufacturing Industry

Feb 21, 2019

The manufacturing industry is expansive and encompasses everything from chemical manufacturing to food processing. As manufacturing ...

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The top 5 EHS and workplace technology trends to watch in 2021

Dec 03, 2018

It’s a huge understatement, but 2020 was a year we won’t soon forget (and will likely feel its effects for years to come). The end of the ...

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What does today's EHS manager do? And how can safety software help?

Oct 15, 2018

If you’re not new to the safety game, it might seem redundant or unnecessary to define EHS. But in the midst of new regulations and ...

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Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP 49 CFR Part 673) and ...

Sep 25, 2018

How can Safety Management Software  help your Transit Agency Comply with Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan Final Rule (PTASP) 49 ...

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How Safety Software can you help comply with ISO 45001

Sep 13, 2018

So, your organization has charged you and your team with implementing and complying with ISO 45001 -Occupational Health and Safety ...

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How Mobile Apps Prevent Workplace Safety Incidents

Aug 22, 2018

As a safety professional, it’s your job to keep workplace incidents to a minimum. But if you’re not utilizing mobile apps for incident ...

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5 Key Safety Metrics to Improve Performance

Jul 26, 2018

Each year, with the advancement of data collection methods and tools, more and more safety data is available to safety professionals. But ...

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What to know about OSHA's respirable crystalline silica final rule

Jun 28, 2018

In March of 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published the final rule “Occupational Exposure to Respirable ...

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Risk Matrix Calculations – Severity, Probability, and Risk Assessment

Apr 23, 2018

Safety Professionals use a risk matrix to assess the various risks of hazards (and incidents), often during a job hazard analysis. ...

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Safe Stacking Guidelines for Warehouses

Feb 20, 2018

Some of the most overlooked hazards in the workplace are caused by improper storage of materials. While the Occupational Safety and Health ...

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3 tips for keeping construction workers safe

Oct 30, 2017

According to OSHA, the U.S. construction industry consists of 6.5 million workers and more than 250,000 sites in operation daily. With so ...

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3 tips for rebuilding after a natural disaster

Oct 26, 2017

Picking up the pieces after a disaster is never easy or inexpensive.

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Using technology to improve construction safety

Jul 05, 2017

The workplace has become a lot safer in the past 40 years. Annual injury and illness rates have fallen from an average of about 1 incident ...

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Key improvements to construction safety

Jun 22, 2017

Construction is a high-risk industry, one that involves careful attention to detail and strict adherence to regulations on behalf of both ...

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What is your construction business doing about the Fatal Four? [Video]

Jun 14, 2017

Falling, being struck, electrocution and getting caught in or between objects - these are the construction industry's Fatal Four, the four ...

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Pros and cons of a behavior based safety program

May 12, 2017

Behavior-based safety (BBS) programs are a process in which management and employees work together to continually focus people's attentions ...

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Is there a difference between a JHA and a JSA?

May 02, 2017

JSA stands for "Job Safety Analysis" while JHA stands for "Job Hazard Analysis." Most safety professionals use the terms JSA and JHA ...

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4 benefits a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) offers your company

Apr 28, 2017

In the Occupational Health and Safety industry, the purpose of a job safety analysis (JSA) is to identify the dangers of specific tasks ...

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A breakdown of the 4 steps of a Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

Apr 26, 2017

A  job safety analysis (JSA), is a process to identify the dangers of specific tasks within jobs in order to reduce the risk of injury to ...

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Why is manufacturing safety so important?

Feb 17, 2017

Manufacturing safety is important to prevent or lessen the risk of workplace injury, illness and death. Advanced Technology Services, an ...

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Top 5 safety hazards in the manufacturing industry

Feb 16, 2017

The manufacturing industry applies to many different fields and companies, encompassing everything from glass manufacturing to the plastics ...

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Cold weather workplace safety tips [Video]

Dec 12, 2016

The holidays are quickly approaching. While this means festive meals and present giving for some, for employers, this time of year also ...

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Common hazards food processing industry workers encounter

Nov 08, 2016

 

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FAA updates proposed rule regarding airport adoption of SMS

Aug 17, 2016

On Oct. 7, 2010, the Federal Aviation Administration published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register titled "Safety ...

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What Health and Safety Regulations must Hotels follow?

Mar 10, 2016

Hotels, motels, casinos, ski lodges, resorts, and more all fall under the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) regulations ...

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How to Improve Your Behavior Based Safety Program

Feb 25, 2016

Behavior based safety (BBS) programs are used in the workplace to encourage employees to practice safe behaviors and correct unsafe ones. ...

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What is Behavior Based Safety?

Feb 16, 2016

Behavior Based Safety (BBS), is a process that informs management and employees of the overall safety of the workplace through safety ...

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Manufacturing safety tips: The battery manufacturing industry [Video]

Nov 20, 2015

The manufacturing industry uses heavy machinery and chemicals to transform materials into new products. This month's focus centers ...

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OSHA is updating voluntary health and safety guidelines

Nov 18, 2015

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) first published its Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines in 1989 as an ...

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Manufacturing safety tips for the concrete and concrete products industry ...

Nov 18, 2015

The concrete and concrete products manufacturing industry faces a wide range of safety issues. Concrete is essential to the construction ...

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Safety tips for chemical manufacturers [Video]

Nov 11, 2015

Over the years, OSHA has developed helpful safety resources to apply to a vast range of industries in the manufacturing sector. In the ...

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Mitigating explosion and fire hazards [Video]

Oct 21, 2015

In the oil and gas industry, workers are at a high risk for fires or explosion hazards not only because of the ignition of flammable ...

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Preventing struck-by hazards in the oil and gas industry [Video]

Oct 16, 2015

In the oil and gas industry, around three of every five workplace fatalities can be attributed to caught-between, caught-in or struck-by ...

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Company officials face manslaughter charges and OSHA violations for worker ...

Oct 16, 2015

When a worker dies due to unsafe working conditions, many companies face more than citations for ignoring Occupational Safety and Health ...

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Top 4 tips to help avoid driver fatigue

Sep 29, 2015

Editor's note: This post was originally published in September 2015 and was completely revamped and updated in April 2019 for accuracy and ...

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Generating a DOT accident log [Video]

Sep 28, 2015

Organizations that utilize commercial vehicle fleets are mandated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) to keep an accident register ...

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Can OSHA cite other federal agencies for safety violations?

Sep 23, 2015

Even federal agencies must adhere to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety standards or risk being issued citations ...

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The dangers of texting while driving [Video]

Sep 22, 2015

Daily, around 660,000 drivers around the country are looking at their electronic devices or using their cell phones while driving. Texting ...

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Understanding DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations

Sep 15, 2015

Editor's note: This post was originally published in September 2015 and was completely revamped and updated in July 2018 for accuracy and ...

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What are the consequences of hiding workplace hazards?

Sep 10, 2015

The consequences of hiding safety hazards from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) during an investigation can be ...

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Safety Tips for Construction Fall Protection & Prevention

Sep 01, 2015

Though construction workers face many potential work hazards, falls are the leading cause of death on a construction site. In 2018, OSHA ...

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Construction safety tips [Video]

Aug 31, 2015

Hello, and welcome back to the IndustrySafe video blog. A construction worksite can contain a vast array of hazards due to their quickly ...

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The dangers of a cluttered workspace [Video]

Jul 20, 2015

Hello, and welcome back. Today, we'll be discussing the importance of keeping work areas clean and tidy.

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5 Essential Warehouse Safety Tips

Jul 06, 2015

The warehouse environment can be a dangerous place for workers. However with the right tools and preparation, companies can help workers ...

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OSHA's 4 tips for hot weather safety

Jun 25, 2015

For many, waking up to a beautiful sunny summer day is a cause for joy. However, for construction professionals and others that primarily ...

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OSHA's Top 3 Workplace Ladder Safety Rules

May 29, 2014

It cannot be overstated: Slips trips and falls are the number one leading cause of death in the workplace, by a longshot. In the ...

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Why are proper equipment and PPE training important?

May 14, 2013

Editor's note: This post was originally published in May 2013 and was completely revamped and updated in September 2018 for accuracy and ...

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Understanding the importance of emergency exit routes

Apr 25, 2013

Emergency exit routes are important because they provide a clear, safe way to evacuate a building in case of a crisis or disaster.  First ...

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